Use size 5 needles. Cast on 22 stitches.
Knit each row until 15 ridges or 2.75". Decrease k2 tog across (11 stitches remain)
Thread on yarn needle, pull tight forming toe (no hole).
Sew top together making a ridge 1" long, fasten off.
Sew up back, fasten off.
Crochet a tight chain 10" long, tie a knot in one end, lace into bootie w/yarn needle. Lace over two ridges, under two ridges, around. Tie knot on other end, trim yarn leaving one-half inch on each end.Tie bow.
Optional: make a pom pom for the toe
Knitted Booties...
Materials: You will need 1 pr of #3 needles, Approx 1/2 oz baby/sport yarn.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 33 sts. Work a K1,P1 rib for 10 rows.
Eyelet row: K1, * YO, K2tog * . Repeat from *'s to end. 16 YO's total.
Knit 5 rows even.
Divide for instep: K 22 sts, turn, K back over 11 sts.
Knit 18 rows on center 11 sts. Break off yarn
Sides and sole: Pick up 10 sts on right side of instep, K 11 sts of instep, pick up 10 sts on left side of instep, K11 sts to complete row. 53 sts K 9 rows even. ( It will be alittle tight till you get a few rows up from the instep.)
Heel shaping: At the beginning of the next 4 rows, K2, K2tog, K to end. 49 sts. Bind off loosly.
Finishing: Sew back/sole seam. Crochet a chain 6" long. Thread chain thru eyelets. If this is too big, just decrease the size of the needles to get a smaller one.
Knitted Baby Booties Designed by Knittin' Kiti Pattern #218...
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